Matthew 13:20-22

13:20 The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. 13:21 But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away. 13:22 The seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness of wealth choke the word, so it produces nothing.

Matthew 24:10

24:10 Then many will be led into sin, and they will betray one another and hate one another.

Acts 20:29

20:29 I know that after I am gone fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

Acts 26:11

26:11 I punished them often in all the synagogues and tried to force them to blaspheme. Because I was so furiously enraged at them, I went to persecute them even in foreign cities.

Acts 26:1

Paul Offers His Defense

26:1 So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense:

Acts 3:5

3:5 So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.